Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 vs Glastron MX 180 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 against a deep vee Glastron MX 180 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 at 20,1 ft versus Glastron MX 180 2011 at 17,1 ft. At 29 lbs and 15 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Glastron MX 180 2011 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Glastron MX 180 2011 carries 56 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Glastron MX 180 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Glastron GT 205 DB 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 20,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Glastron MX 180 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam88 in. (2.24 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.24
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches88
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - Detail50.5 in. (1.28 m) Cockpit: 35 in. (0.89 m) Maximum: 59 in. (1.5 m)
Depth - Detail43 in. (1.09 m) Cockpit: 28.5 in. (0.72 m) Maximum: 59 in. (1.5 m)
Depth - Centimeters149.86
Depth - Centimeters149.86
Depth - Inches59
Depth - Inches59
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail15.5 in. (0.39 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches15.5
Draft [max] - Detail28 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [max] - Detail28.5 in. (0.72 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches28.5
Weight - Detail2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg) with engine
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs. (680 kg) without engine
Weight - kg1315.42
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - lbs.29
Weight - lbs.15
Width [transom] - Detail94 in. (2.39 m)
Width [transom] - Detail86 in. (2.18 m)
Length - Feet20.08
Length - Feet17.08
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.21 m)
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches205
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum people10 or 1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum people8 or 1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)
Trailer - Length over all21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)